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Fall is in the air, and knitting’s back on the needles: 19 cozy projects ranging from socks to coats welcome cooler weather. Fall in love with wool all over again; knit a vest fast, and dive into your stash with mixed weight and fiber projects. PLUS: the most flattering sweaters for fuller figures, the fascinating story of Cowichan sweaters, and Kate Gilbert on knitting and designing.
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Needle-Felted Messenger Bag, page 26by Leigh RadfordFinished Size 15" wide, 11 1/2" tall, and 3 1/2" deep, after felting. Yarn Louet Riverstone (100% wool; 193 yd [176 m]/100 g): #53 caribou (brown, MC), 4 skeins; #55 willow (green), #26 crabapple (pink), #21 grey, #58 burgundy, and #35 mustard, 1 skein each. Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm): straight and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); removable markers; tapestry needle; 2" D-rings; felting needle (36 gauge); Louet roving: 1/2 oz each of brown, willow, and rose; foam felting block; 1 cup hot, soapy water; 1 or 2 tsp soap, such as Eucalan or Soak wool wash. Gauge 14 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles before felting. |
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Sugarplum Shrug, page 28by Erika KnightFinished Size To fit 32–34 (36–38, 40–42)" bust. Shrug shown in middle size. Yarn Rowan Kidsilk Aura (75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 82 yd [75 m]/25 g): #751 putty, 6 (7, 8) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in lace patt. |
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Sweetheart Socks, page 29by Chrissy GardinerFinished Size 7" foot circumference and 8 1/2" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 8. Yarn Schoeller + Stahl Fortissima Socka (75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide; 230 yd [210 m]/50 g): #1003 cherry, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel. Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 19 sts and 26 rnds = 2" in St st. |
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Socks For Véronik, page 29by Mona SchmidtFinished Size 8" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 9. Yarn Reynolds Soft Sea Wool (100% wool; 162 yd [148 m]/50 g): #514 light blue, 3 skeins. Yarn distributed by JCA. Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); removable marker; tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 24 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd. |
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Big and Little Ski Sweaters, page 30Designing Your Own Norwegian Ski Sweaters by Donna Druchunas and Debbie O’Neill Finished Size 24 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54)" bust/chest circumference. Two smallest sizes will fit a 2 year old (6 year old). Sweaters shown measure 30" and 42". Yarn GGH Wollywasch (100% superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): Woman’s: #161 dark charcoal (MC), #26 natural (CC1), #73 red (CC2). Child’s: #26 natural (MC), #161 dark charcoal (CC1), #73 red (CC2). You will need: 5 (6, 9, 10, 13, 16) balls of MC, 2 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls of CC1, 1 ball of CC2 for all sizes, Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24", 32", or 40" circular (cir), depending on chosen size; 16" circular and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24", 32" or 40" circular, depending on chosen size; 16" circular; and set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); sewing machine; tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle. |
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Twisted Stitch Gauntlets, page 31by Deborah NewtonFinished Size About 7 3/4" hand circumference at base of fingers, 11 1/2" circumference at cuff opening, and 9 1/2" long from CO to base of fingers. To fit women’s large or man’s small (see Notes). Yarn Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #007 deep rose, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 doublepointed (dpn). Optional needles for fingertips—size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Cable needle (cn); stitch markers; stitch holders or smooth, contrasting scrap yarn; tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles in the rnd; 24 sts of Hand chart measure 3" wide on larger needles; 6-st finger patt measures 3/4" wide on larger needles. |
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Koolhaas Hat, page 32by Jared FloodFinished Size 16" head circumference and 7 (8)" tall. To fit a woman (man). Hat shown in woman’s size. Yarn Shokay Yarn Shambala (100% yak; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g): cranberry, 1 skein. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 26 sts and 30 rows = 4" in lattice patt from chart on larger needle. |
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Qiviuk Webs Tam and Scarf, page 33by Gayle RoehmFinished Size Tam: 18 (22)" head circumference, to fit a child (woman). Wide scarf: 8" wide and 75" long, after washing and blocking. Narrow scarf: 5" wide and 73" long, after washing and blocking. Yarn Jacques Cartier Clothier Qiviuk (100% qiviut; 217 yd [198 m]/28 g): #4008 maroon: 1 ball for tam, 2 balls for wide scarf, 1 ball for narrow scarf. Needles Tam—size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir); size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Scarf—size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); elastic thread (for tam; optional); stitch holder (narrow scarf only); tapestry needle. Gauge Tam—26 sts and 38 rows = 4" in tam top patt on larger needle, before washing and blocking; 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" after washing and blocking. Scarf— 23 sts and 40 rows = 4" in acre patt, before washing and blocking; 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" after washing and blocking. |
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Elliott the Dragon, page 34by Jil EatonFinished Size 13 3/4" long and 9" circumference. Yarn Jil Eaton Lamberino (75% lambswool, 25% merino; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #111 chartreuse (MC), #110 aqua aqua (A), #103 rouge (B), and #105 orangini (C), 1 ball each. Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holder; two 1/2" buttons for eyes; tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 31 rows = 4" in garter st. |
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Classic Teddy Bear, page 34by Mary Ann GebhardtFinished Size 11" tall. Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Co. Classic Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #206 Waikiki tan (MC), 1 ball; #207 Boston beige (CC), 1 ball. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; polyester stuffing; black embroidery thread; black beads for eyes; pins; sewing needle; strong brown thread for attaching eyes; disks and cotter pins for jointing (available from Edinburgh Imports: www.edinburghimports.com, (800) 334-6274). Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st. |
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Dragon-Skin Wrap, page 35by Angela HahnFinished Size 22 (24, 26 1/2)" chest circumference. To fit ages 312 months (18–24 months, 2–4 years). Jacket shown measures 24". Yarn Kolláge Yarns Yummy (80% bamboo, 20% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/70 g): celestial, 3 (4, 5) skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holders; 1/2" snap closure; tapestry needle. Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in dragon skin patt, blocked. |
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Huckleberry Ascot, page 36by Kat CoyleFinished Size 5" wide at center and 11 1/2" wide at each end; 30 1/2" long. Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Mélange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #805 huckleberry, 2 skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 16 sts and 40 rows = 4" in garter st. |
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Candy Stripes Kerchief, page 37by Kat CoyleFinished Size 18" wide at center and 92" long. Yarn Tahki Jolie (70% French angora, 30% merino; 108 yd [100 m]/25 g): #5025 olive green (MC), 3 skeins; #5016 light green (CC), 3 skeins. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook. Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st. |
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Annetrelac Socks, page 37by Sandy BeadleFinished Size 7 1/4" foot circumference and 9 1/2" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 9. Yarn Schaefer Anne (60% superwash merino, 25% mohair, 15% nylon; 560 yd [512 m]/113 g): red/blue/green variegated, 1 skein. Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 20 sts and 25 rows = 2" in St st. |
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Citrine Socklets, page 37by Marilyn WebsterFinished Size 8" foot circumference and 8 3/4" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 9. Yarn Alchemy Sanctuary (70% merino, 30% silk; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g): #76E citrine, 2 skeins. Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 13 sts and 19 rnds = 2" in St st in the rnd. |
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December Lights Tam, page 38by Mary Jane MucklestoneFinished Size 18" head circumference at brim; 10" diameter at widest point. Yarn Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool; 180 yd [165 m]/50 g): #445 rose, #456 magenta, #424 red, #4705 blue, #430 green, #455 lime, #498 olive, #454 chartreuse, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Nordic Fiber Arts. Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10" diameter foam core disk or plate. Gauge 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in color-work patt on larger needle. |
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Little Green Clutch, page 38by Elizabeth MillerFinished Size About 7" long and 5" deep. Yarn Tilli Tomas Disco Lights (100% silk with sequins; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #160 olive, 1 skein. Needles Size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm). Size 6 (mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle; 15 1/4"x 6" piece of fabric for lining; 7" zipper; marker (m); sewing needle and matching thread. Gauge 22 sts and 22 rows = 4" in herringbone patt on larger needles. |
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Little Gems Mitts, page 39by Mitts Donna KayFinished Size 7 1/2" hand circumference, to fit a woman’s small to medium hand. Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift 2-ply (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #122 granite (MC), 2 balls; #788 leaf, #1300 aubretia, #168 Clyde blue, #800 tartan, #1260 raspberry, and #676 sapphire, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland. Needles Size 1 (2.5 mm): set of 4 doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 18 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in color-work patt in the rnd. |
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Wisp Afghan, page 40by Theresa SchabesFinished Size 63" wide and 66" long. Yarn Classic Elite La Gran Mohair (76.5% mohair, 17.5% wool, 6% nylon; 90 yd [82 m]/42 g): #6592 lupine and #61530 periwinkle, 14 balls each. Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 8 sts and 12 rows = 4" in basket-weave patt with 1 strand of each yarn held tog. |
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Garter Mug Cozies, page 40by Cathy CarronFinished Size About 4" in diameter and 3" high. Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted Weight (100% wool; 245 yd [224 m]/100 g): 1 ball. Colors shown: #N54 orange you glad, #108 cherry delight, and #N46 red fox. Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st. |
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Bespoke Pillow, page 41by Cathy CarronFinished Size 16" wide and 12" high. Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Wool (100% superwash merino; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #536 aster (MC), 4 balls; #001 natural (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns. Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 12"x16" pillow form. Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in seed st. |
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Fireside Stocking, page 41by Kate GilbertFinished Size 15 3/4" circumference; 15" from top edge to back of heel; 12" from back of heel to tip of toe. Yarn Cleckheaton Country 8-ply (100% superwash wool; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #0003 white, #1860 violet (MC3), 2 balls each; #0048 navy (MC1), #0288 blue (MC2), #2277 purple (MC4), #2246 light purple (MC5), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 23 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in charted patt. |
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Miniature Cowichan Cardigan, page 35by Véronik Avery View Project Finished Size 13 1/2" chest circumference, buttoned. To fit an 18" doll. Yarn Reynolds Revue (100% superwash wool; 112 yd [102 m]/50 g): #1404 khaki (MC), 2 balls; #1417 cadet and #1470 white, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA. Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Stitch holders or waste yarn; markers (m); tapestry needle; six 7/16" buttons. Gauge 26 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st. |
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Folksy Headbands, Web Onlyby Kristin Nicholas View Project Finished Size Checked and Fair Isle headbands: 22" head circumference. Garter and embroidered headbands: 23" head circumference. Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mohair; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #2163 golden honey (A) #5185 spring green (B) #2083 magenta (C) #2250 French pumpkin (D) #6416 midnight blue (E) Garter Ridge headband: B, D, E, 1 skein each; Embroidered headband: B, C, D, E, 1 skein each; Fair Isle headband: A, B, C, D, E, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers. Needles Checked, Embroidered, and Fair Isle headbands—Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Garter headband—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge Garter headband: 4 sts and 10 rows = 1" in garter st on size 7 needle in the rnd. Embroidered headband: 4 1/2 sts and 10 rows = 1" in garter st on size 8 needle in the rnd. Fair Isle headband: 3 3/4 sts and 6 1/4 rows = 1" in St st on size 8 needle in the rnd. |
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